VA Form 40-1330 is used by the public to apply for Government-provided headstones or markers for unmarked graves of eligible veterans in accordance with 38 USC 2306. It is the source of information used to evaluate the applicantâs claim for the benefit. The information is requested under 38 CFR 38.632 and represents the minimum requirement by VA to properly determine the veteranâs eligibility for, and entitlement to, this benefit.
VA Form 40-1330M is used by the public to apply for Government-provided medallions to be affixed to privately purchased headstones or markers of veterans that died on or after November 1, 1990. It is the source of information used to evaluate the applicantâs claim for the benefit. The information is requested under 38 CFR 38.632 and represents the minimum requirement by VA to properly determine the veteranâs eligibility for, and entitlement to, this benefit.
US Code:
38 USC Section 2306
Name of Law: Headstones, markers, and burial receptacles
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 157 201
Name of Law: . James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007
US Code:
38 USC Section 2411
Name of Law: The Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012
PL:
Pub.L. 107 - 103 501 and 502
Name of Law: Government Markers for Marked Graves at Private Cemeteries
PL: Pub.L. 110 - 157 201 Name of Law: Blinded Veterans Paired Organs Act of 2007
This is a Reinstatement Request:
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) updated its current VA Form 40-1330 and VA Form 40-1330M. The original VA Form 40-1330 and 40-1330M is a request for a Government-furnished headstone or marker, or medallion, respectively. The updates to the form include the following:
⢠Change to the Applicant Definition, who can apply for a Government headstone, marker or medallion;
⢠Information about the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) program and the option to receive a PMC in addition to the headstone, marker or medallion;
⢠Changes in eligibility for a medallion, consistent with section 301 of Public Law 114-315;
⢠Addition of language that clarifies that âmandatoryâ and âoptionalâ inscription items are provided in English, and that âadditionalâ inscription items may be provided in English or non-English text that consists of the Latin Alphabet or numbers;
⢠Addition of information on VA Form 40-1330 and VA Form 40-1330M related to whether the Veteran was previously determined by VA to be eligible for burial, and related to whether the request is initial or for a replacement headstone or marker;
⢠Addition of âIraqâ and âAfghanistanâ as indicators of âWar Service,â consistent with Public Law 114-315;
⢠Addition of Age at the Time of Death on VA Form 40-1330 and VA Form 40-1330M; and
⢠Addition of demographic information for statistical reporting purposes only on VA Form 40-1330 and VA Form 40-1330M.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form VA40-1330 Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker for Installation in Private or State Veterans Cemetery
VA40-1330M 10 2017.pdf
OMB Justification for 1330 Redesign Project Rev 3 2017 8-21 CLEAN.docx
Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker for Installation in Private or State Veterans Cemetery